Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Cripple Creek & Victor Mining Company; Colorado; On-site; USD 65,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Employee share purchase plan

PTO

Job summary

SSR Mining Inc. is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician for the Cripple Creek & Victor Mine in Teller County, Colorado. The role focuses on electrical and instrumentation repairs, installations, and preventative maintenance to support safe, reliable plant operations.

You will work with PLCs, instrumentation devices, and NEC-compliant installations, reading schematics and documenting work orders as required. The position requires shift flexibility and a strong safety mindset.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; technical certification preferred.
• 2–5+ years of electrical/instrumentation maintenance in industrial/mining environments.
• Experience with low-voltage systems (≤600V), motors, and power distribution.
• Experience troubleshooting instrumentation (pressure/temperature/flow/level).
• Working knowledge of PLCs and process control concepts; read schematics/P&IDs.
• Familiarity with NEC standards and safe electrical installation practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical and instrumentation systems and document work orders.
• Safely operate electrical test equipment like megger, clamp meters, and multimeters.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and manuals; update maintenance systems.
• Install and maintain electrical/instrumentation components per NEC standards.
• Troubleshoot and calibrate electrical systems and instrumentation with supervision.
• Identify motor components and configurations; apply proper wiring practices.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Instrumentation

PLCs

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Megger

Clamp meter

Multimeter

Calibration tools

Job description

Who Are We?

SSR Mining Inc. is an intermediate gold company with four producing assets located in the USA, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets in the USA, Turkey, and Canada. SSR's commitment to safety, collaboration, and excellence allows us to continue building upon our already strong foundation. With an industry-leading pipeline of projects, strong financial positioning, and talented employees, we look forward to our bright future!

Job Description:

The Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Technician is responsible for performing electrical and instrumentation repairs, installations, inspections, and preventative maintenance on electrical systems, machinery, and instrumentation equipment across the site. This role plays a critical part in ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations while maintaining compliance with all regulatory and company standards.

Day To Day:

• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical and instrumentation systems, including low-voltage equipment, and complete accurate maintenance documentation
• Safely operate and utilize electrical test equipment (e.g., megger, amp clamp, micro-ohm meter, calibration tools)
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and technical manuals; document work orders accurately in maintenance systems
• Apply working knowledge of PLCs, instrumentation, and process control systems
• Install and maintain electrical and instrumentation components in accordance with NEC standards
• Troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate electrical systems and instrumentation (e.g., sensors, thermocouples, RTDs) with supervision
• Identify and understand AC/DC motors, including components and configurations
• Utilize shop tools and equipment, including conduit bending and threading tools
• Perform safe rigging and lifting practices, including operating overhead cranes
• Execute all Technician 2 level responsibilities proficiently

Is This You??

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or associate degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, or a related field preferred
• 2-5+ years of experience in electrical and/or instrumentation maintenance in an industrial, mining, or power plant environment (level dependent)
• Hands-on experience with low-voltage electrical systems (≤600V), motors, and basic power distribution
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow, level devices)
• Working knowledge of PLC systems and process control concepts preferred
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and technical manuals
• Familiarity with NEC standards and safe electrical installation practices
• Experience using electrical testing and calibration equipment (e.g., megger, multimeter, amp clamp)
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and mechanical aptitude

Working Conditions & Environment:

Role is based at the Cripple Creek & Victor Mine, located in Teller County, Colorado. The Cripple Creek & Victor (CC&V) Mine site is located at elevations ranging from approximately 9,400 ft. to 10,600 ft. above sea level. Workers in this position are routinely exposed to conditions at various work sites throughout this range of elevations and must be physically capable of working at this altitude. Weather conditions can and do change frequently and can become severe at times. Ability to work safely in a mining or industrial environment and follow all safety procedures. Valid driver's license required; ability to work rotating shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed.

The summary provided is a basic outline of duties for the Electrical & Instrumentation Technician and is not all-inclusive. This position has multiple levels (which may range from level 1 up to level 4). For applicants residing in CO, The hourly rate offered for this overtime-eligible role will depend on the level, and the range of the hourly rate is $47.30 (Tech 1) – $56.41 (Tech 4).

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• medical/dental/vision insurance
• employee share purchase plan, PTO, and STI

SSR Mining does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to SSR Mining in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where SSR Mining has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of SSR Mining and SSR Mining will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

SSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

SSR Mining Inc. is a leading, free cash flow focused intermediate gold company with four producing assets located in the USA, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets in the USA, Turkey, and Canada. SSR's commitment to safety, collaboration, and excellence allows us to continue building upon our already strong foundation. With an industry-leading pipeline of projects, strong financial positioning, and talented employees, we look forward to our bright future!